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Deciphering meanings embedded in the cultural ornaments of Guji Oromo women of Southern Ethiopia

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Mulleta, Alemu Disassa, Muda, Kedir·2021·Heliyon
DOI 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06774PMC PMC8066376
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This study is aimed at deciphering meanings embedded in the cultural ornaments of Guji Oromo women of Southern Ethiopia. Relevant data were collected through observation, interview, and focus group discussion which involved 30 participants. The data were analyzed thematically following the analytical framework of material culture theory. Results of the study reveal that, in addition to their beautification purpose, cultural ornaments of Guji Oromo women communicate meanings related to personal status, social identities, and the rights and privileges of the wearer. Cultural norms and restrictions govern the ornamentation practice of Guji women. Such practice of ornamentation shows the deep-rooted indigenous wisdom of the Guji society in promoting important cultural values such as virginity, marriage bond, and personal success while discouraging unacceptable practices such as sex before marriage and gender-based violence.

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Figure 1 A Guji girl wearing Ficee and carrying Mijuu (Photo by: Kedir Muda, May 2018).
Figure 1 A Guji girl wearing Ficee and carrying Mijuu (Photo by: Kedir Muda, May 2018).CC BY-NC-ND · PubMed Central
Figure 2 A Guji woman wearing Midhoo (Photo by: Kedir Muda January 2018).
Figure 2 A Guji woman wearing Midhoo (Photo by: Kedir Muda January 2018).CC BY-NC-ND · PubMed Central
Figure 3 A Guji woman wearing guutimala (Photo by: Kedir Muda November 2018).
Figure 3 A Guji woman wearing guutimala (Photo by: Kedir Muda November 2018).CC BY-NC-ND · PubMed Central
Figure 4 A Guji woman wearing guutuu (Photo by: Kedir Muda Dec 2018).
Figure 4 A Guji woman wearing guutuu (Photo by: Kedir Muda Dec 2018).CC BY-NC-ND · PubMed Central
Figure 5 A Guji woman wearing sageettuu, saldaqaa, and maaldayaa (Photo by: Kedir Muda April 2018).
Figure 5 A Guji woman wearing sageettuu, saldaqaa, and maaldayaa (Photo by: Kedir Muda April 2018).CC BY-NC-ND · PubMed Central
Figure 6 A Guji woman wearing samaxee (Photo by: Kedir Muda, March 2018).
Figure 6 A Guji woman wearing samaxee (Photo by: Kedir Muda, March 2018).CC BY-NC-ND · PubMed Central
Figure 7 A Guji woman wearing finqilaa (Photo by: Kedir Muda, March 2018).
Figure 7 A Guji woman wearing finqilaa (Photo by: Kedir Muda, March 2018).CC BY-NC-ND · PubMed Central
Figure 8 A Guji woman wearing qulfi ((Photo by: Kedir Muda, March 2018).
Figure 8 A Guji woman wearing qulfi ((Photo by: Kedir Muda, March 2018).CC BY-NC-ND · PubMed Central
Figure 9 A Guji woman wearing hanfalaa (Photo by: Kedir Muda, February 2018).
Figure 9 A Guji woman wearing hanfalaa (Photo by: Kedir Muda, February 2018).CC BY-NC-ND · PubMed Central

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Authors
Mulleta, A. D., & Muda, K.
Affiliations
Arsi University (ET)
Venue
Heliyon
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2021-04
Volume
7
Issue
4
Pages
e06774
ISSN
2405-8440 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06774
PMC
PMC8066376
OpenAlex
W3152776577
Cited by
4
References
1
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2024: 3 · 2023: 1
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8.06
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en
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Funders
Asia University
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Visual Arts and Performing Arts › Fashion and Cultural Textiles
  • Social Sciences › Political Science and International Relations › African history and culture analysis
  • Social Sciences › Anthropology › Cultural and Sociopolitical Studies
Keywords
material culture, personal status, social identity, virginity, marriage, gender norms, gender-based violence, indigenous wisdom, southern Ethiopia

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Mulleta, A. D., & Muda, K. (2021). Deciphering meanings embedded in the cultural ornaments of Guji Oromo women of Southern Ethiopia. Heliyon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06774